Basic Instinct 2 (Uncut Version) [DVD] [2006]

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Despite its inevitable fate as a critically reviled box-office flop, Basic Instinct 2 sure has a funny way of holding your attention. It's not just Sharon Stone's trash-talk and occasional nudity that keeps you watching, but also the way she gamely earns every cent of her $14 million paycheck, vamping like a real pro in her second outing as mystery novelist and alleged serial killer Catherine Tramell. Now living in London, Catherine sets her lethal sights on Michael Glass (David Morrissey), the control-freak psychiatrist assigned to evaluate her as a risk-addicted suspect in the "accidental" killing of a star soccer player. Turns out Catherine's just getting started (or is she?), and that's bad news for Glass's ex-wife, a tabloid journalist, and the Scotland Yard detective (David Thewlis) who's desperate to put Catherine in jail. With plenty of sex, murder and salacious dialogue, BI2 is certainly never boring, especially with the morbid fascination of seeing the once formidable Stone torpedo her career in a sequel that took 14 years (and countless drafts of screenplays and at least one high-profile lawsuit) to bring to the screen. She's still impressively hot at age 47, prompting critic Roger Ebert to observe, "the Catherine Tramell role cannot be played well, but Sharon Stone can play it badly better than any other actress alive." So, while this ill-fated sequel falls just short of being a guilty pleasure (if only because Morrissey is no match for Michael Douglas in the 1992 original), it's enjoyably absurd and slickly produced, and the hot-tub scene is guaranteed to wear out the freeze-frame function on a lot of DVD players. For some viewers, that's reason enough for multiple viewings.-- Jeff Shannon

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In BASIC INSTINCT 2, a sequel to the 1992 original, Sharon Stone resumes the role that first made her famous. Beautiful American author Catherine Tramell (Stone) is living in London, when she is involved in a sexually charged car accident leading to the scandalous death of a famous British athlete. Raunchy and irreverent, Tramell likes to shock people with both her words and her actions. Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), who is evaluating her for trial at the request of Dept. Superintendent Roy Washburn (David Thewlis), is no exception. Just coming out of a divorce and facing the resurrection of an old situation that could ruin his career, Glass is slowly but surely sucked into Tramell's web, when he takes her on as a private therapy client. Day by day Glass realises that she has infiltrated more of his personal relationships, which also leads him to question why so many people in his circle are suffering questionable fates. Each time Glass is convinced that Tramell is guilty, she diverts suspicion in another direction. Does gossip magazine writer Adam Towers (Hugh Dancy) plan to reveal a deadly decision that Glass made in his past? Is Dept. Washburn really the upstanding cop he appears to be? Is Glass's ex-wife, Denise (Indira Varma) trying to sabotage his career? The twists and turns in the plot keep everyone guessing in this psychological thriller, directed by Michael Caton-Jones (THIS BOY'S LIFE, THE JACKAL).

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21 Reviews 5 star:  (6) 4 star:  (4) 3 star:  (3) 2 star:  (2) 1 star:  (6)           Average Customer Review 3.1 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Not that bad basically., 29 Sep 2006 By  DVD Fan (london, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    The main problem with this film was going to be trying to live up to the first which is a classic steamy thriller. This had too much to live up to in comparison but it still passes as an ok thriller. Not quite as steamy as the first, but there is some sexual tension between Stone and the detective. There are a few sex scenes but nothing different from most films of this type. Stone does still look very sultry. The story is ok and as it progresses more plot twists come up with different suspects with various good reasons, could be the killer. By the end of the film you could be left wondering who was the killer and who used who as a cover up story. Overall better than a lot of thrillers but far from a classic like the first one. 6/10 Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   21 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Sexpot Sharon is back for more sexy thrills!!! Hurrah!, 5 Aug 2006 By  Lee R "leeha88" (Scotland, UK) - See all my reviews Okay, so it was never going to win any Oscars, but is that really the point? The answer: NO. BASIC INSTINCT 2 never set out to be CITIZEN KANE. There was never any pretence that this was, like the the original, anything more than a fun, sexy, entertaining thriller with an intriguing female character at its core. It just seems like for the past few years, film critics have been expecting nothing less than Oscar winning, "issue" movies like BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, CITY OF GOD or CRASH. Therefore, whenever a fun, brainless movie like B.I.2 comes out, aiming to do nothing more than entertain for a couple of hours, it get's automatically and unfairly trashed. Another reason I think B.I.2 was so reviled by critics is that, although they won't admit it, a lot of people are just plain jealous that Sharon Stone, at 48, still has the body and the confidence to do nudity and sexual scenes. Hollywood just seems to have something against older female actresses. I think when an actress hits 45 they autimatically expect her to only do parts where she's sitting knitting in a corner with a brown shawl over her shoulders! I for one think it's great to see a mainstream movie where the sexy heroine (or anti-heroine)is in her late 40's, and not some teen star like Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff. I think it sends out a good message to women of a certain age that they can still be sexy and confident. As for the criticism of the film itself, many critics just seemed to be ready to pour poison all over this movie before they had even sat down in the cinema. They probably started thinking up their lame put-downs the minute BASIC INSTINCT 2 was announced. They called it ludicrous, over the top and scathed Sharon Stones performance as leaden. In my opinion,both the movie and Sharon's performance were sorely misinterpreted by critics. For one, the filmmakers KNOW that the movie they are making is somewhat ridiculous - that's the point. It's clear from the outset that both BASIC INSTINCT movies have a sly sense of their own silliness, and are unashamed of it. They never set out to do anything other than offer up a slice of slick, sexy fun that can be both thrilling and quite amusingly camp. It is only an easy target for criticism because of it's unashamedly sexual content and its older female star who is only too happy to sit there with her legs open on a chair and say stuff like "Do you want to come in my mouth?" As for Sharon Stone's supposedly "lifeless" and "leaden" acting, well that too is intentional - DUH! Playing Catherine Tramell, one of movie history's most intriguing and original female characters, Stone is SUPPOSED to be acting this way. The character is a cool, calm and dangerous ice Queen - that's why she always seems to have an uncaring and frosty exterior. It's actually a very good performance on Sharon Stone's part, who if you ever happen to see being interviewed on TV is actually a very sweet, bubbly and funny woman, completely unlike Catherine. All I can say to sum up is that I'm a big fan of both BASIC INSTINCT movies, and no matter what anyone(especially film critics) may say, BASIC INSTINCT 2 is a very fun and enjoyable movie. So don't be put off by the harsh criticism, rent or buy it on DVD and check it out for yourself. I promise it's a real guilty pleasure that will have you feeling strangely aroused, intrigued and keep you guessing until the very unpredictable ending! I definitely plan to get it on DVD and proudly make it part of my collection. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   21 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Sex, violence and death..., 14 Jul 2006 By  M. J Leonard "MikeonAlpha" (Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    Basic Instinct 2 is indeed a guilty pleasure. Absolutely trashed by the critics upon its cinematic release a few months ago, the film disappeared pretty quickly, but it's a lot more fun than you might expect, and Sharon Stone as the Machiavellian best-selling crime novelist Catherine Tramell really is a pleasure to watch - although it's pretty obvious the actress is trying to fight the hands of time. Some viewers might consider that Stone is a getting a little too long in the tooth to play this character, but I thought that at forty-eight her age - and her lurid type of sagginess - actually contributed to the authenticity of her character. She spends most of the movie spouting lines loaded with sexual insinuation, casually sitting around her pent-house London apartment in heels, tight skirt and full makeup waiting for Dr. Michael Glass (a very hot David Morrissey) to arrive. The story is convoluted and not that believable and it tries to skewer the original movie whilst also presenting a fresh take on Catherine's murderous escapades. However, it's all good, sordid and garish fun. As the movie begins, Catherine is driving a fast sports car through the deserted streets of London, upon her climax; she crashes it into the river resulting in the death of a major sports star. Roy Washburn (David Thewlis), a Scotland Yard detective with a bad attitude is convinced that Tramell, who managed to swim to the surface, was responsible for the man's death. She's got the best defense attorney her massive wealth can buy, so Washburn calls in top shrink Michael Glass (Morrissey) to run a forensic psychoanalysis that could nail her. Of course, Doctor and subject form an attachment, with Glass becoming as sexually obsessed with Tramell. He's warned by Dr. Milena Gardosh (Charlotte Rampling) to stay away, but he just can't help himself. As the murder count piles up, Glass becomes increasingly captivated by "risk addiction" and we never know for sure who is murdering whom. Sharon Stone is good as Catherine, probably because she knows the part so well, and lets face it - no other actress would dare to play the character. But the real discovery is David Morrissey as Michael Glass. His performance is much better than the film really deserves. He pulls off a multifaceted blend of conceit and scarcely concealed wrath whilst still remaining sympathetic. Thewlis is good too, nabbing all the best lines and sporting a bizarre Welsh accent. One notable aspect of this movie is the slick and polished production design. In fact, the movie reminded me a little of the brilliant mid-eighties Kim Basinger film 9 ½ Weeks, which has many of the same qualities. Director Michael Caton-Jones has imbued his film a kind of trendy and urban architectural symbolism. Everything is slick and faux designed and London as never looked so fashionable and glamorous. Glass' office is in one of London's new phallic steel-and-glass buildings, and the City's trendiest clubs and most modernized districts provide the bulk of the film's locations. These images are among the film's sharpest elements. The sex scenes are also quite well done - and are surprisingly hot; there's no doubt that Morrissey has the body to bear it all - although perhaps the lovely Ms. Stone shouldn't be showing as much as she does. While Basic Instinct 2 obviously lacks the impact of its prequel, as a sexy and stylish thriller, it's still worth watching - and most importantly - it's entertaining. Although there are many mind-messes, red herrings and elementary guilt transferals involving murderous and closeted obsessions, particularly in the third act, the performances, particularly Morrissey's, ultimately make the film worth sitting through. Mike Leonard July 06. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 21 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars very poor One of those movies where you spend the whole time thinking , "does any of this really matter?" Because whatever plot you're being led into, you just know there will be twist... Read more Published 1 month ago by CC2000 4.0 out of 5 stars excellent really good thriller thats been unfairly slammed by the critics,i think this an absolute treat and worth picking up Published 13 months ago by martin thomas 3.0 out of 5 stars This "one of the WORST movie of the year" wasn't too bad For some reason I can't totally dismiss the film. As unimaginative as it was, I still had a blast with it. Sharon Stone may be 48 but carries herself very well. Read more Published on 23 Jun 2007 by Jenny J.J.I. 5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious One for the so-bad-it's-good pile, this is a great laugh to watch with a couple of mates and a few beers. Read more Published on 7 Jun 2007 by Neb 5.0 out of 5 stars How do you picture it? I watched and loved the very first Basic Instinct (who could forget the infamous scene where Sharon Stone flashes her err... pork pie?) and looked forward to watching this one. Read more Published on 13 April 2007 by S. Halbert 2.0 out of 5 stars Bra-less but boring No doubt this film was doomed to live in the shadow of its predecessor, yet it is fair to say it lacks all that made the first film such an excellent watch. Read more Published on 22 Mar 2007 by S. Ellingsen 5.0 out of 5 stars totally amazing when i first watched basic instinct number one, i was shocked inspired and mesmerised by the twisted fates of the chrarcters that were part of the prduction. Read more Published on 21 Mar 2007 by mistressmarrisa 1.0 out of 5 stars nothing instinctive about it basically your instincts should tell you that formula moviemaking is inherently, innately, intuitively a bad idea. Read more Published on 31 Jan 2007 by penelopiad 5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Instinct 2 VS the Media Admittedley, i havent actually seen 'Basic Instinct 1' so if the negative reviews in the press are mearley comparing it to that, then i am in no position to comment. Read more Published on 9 Jan 2007 by Charlie 4.0 out of 5 stars Calculating, Exciting, Scary, Sexy Thriller I thought this was very good and could relate to Basic Instinct 1 with the same type of music in the background and Sharon Stone looking utterly AMAZING AND VERY SEXY. Read more Published on 14 Dec 2006 by Carolyn Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 21 customer reviews...

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